Condo fire in Old Greenwich

December 2, 2009 11:17 AM

Firetrucks line the street during a structure fire at the Old Greenwich Gables condominium complex at 51 Forest Avenue late Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009. The fire spread through several units displacing numerous residents and causing extensive damage to exterior of the building; the battle to contain it went well into the night. less

Firetrucks line the street during a structure fire at the Old Greenwich Gables condominium complex at 51 Forest Avenue late Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009. The fire spread through several units displacing numerous ... more

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Firetrucks line the Old Greenwich Train Station on the backside of the Old Greenwich Gables condominium complex at 51 Forest Avenue which suffered a structure fire late Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009. The fire spread through several units displacing numerous residents and causing extensive damage to exterior of the building; the battle to contain it went well into the night. less

Firetrucks line the Old Greenwich Train Station on the backside of the Old Greenwich Gables condominium complex at 51 Forest Avenue which suffered a structure fire late Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009. The fire spread ... more

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The scene of a structure fire at the Old Greenwich Gables condominium complex at 51 Forest Avenue late Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009. The fire spread through several units displacing numerous residents and causing extensive damage to exterior of the building; the battle to contain it went well into the night. less

The scene of a structure fire at the Old Greenwich Gables condominium complex at 51 Forest Avenue late Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009. The fire spread through several units displacing numerous residents and causing ... more

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A firefighter wades through pools of water on the scene of a structure fire at the Old Greenwich Gables condominium complex at 51 Forest Avenue late Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009. The fire spread through several units displacing numerous residents and causing extensive damage to exterior of the building; the battle to contain it went well into the night. less

A firefighter wades through pools of water on the scene of a structure fire at the Old Greenwich Gables condominium complex at 51 Forest Avenue late Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009. The fire spread through several units ... more

The scene of a structure fire at the Old Greenwich Gables condominium complex at 51 Forest Avenue late Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009. The fire spread through several units displacing numerous residents and causing extensive damage to exterior of the building; the battle to contain it went well into the night. less

The scene of a structure fire at the Old Greenwich Gables condominium complex at 51 Forest Avenue late Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009. The fire spread through several units displacing numerous residents and causing ... more

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A Firefighter battles a structure fire on the rooftop of the Old Greenwich Gables condominium complex at 51 Forest Avenue late Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009. The fire spread through several units displacing numerous residents and causing extensive damage to exterior of the building; the battle to contain it went well into the night. less

A Firefighter battles a structure fire on the rooftop of the Old Greenwich Gables condominium complex at 51 Forest Avenue late Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009. The fire spread through several units displacing numerous ... more

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The scene of a structure fire at the Old Greenwich Gables condominium complex at 51 Forest Avenue late Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009. The fire spread through several units displacing numerous residents and causing extensive damage to exterior of the building; the battle to contain it went well into the night. less

The scene of a structure fire at the Old Greenwich Gables condominium complex at 51 Forest Avenue late Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009. The fire spread through several units displacing numerous residents and causing ... more

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GFD Deputy Fire Chief Tom Nixon, center, on the scene of a structure fire at the Old Greenwich Gables condominium complex at 51 Forest Avenue late Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009. The fire spread through several units displacing numerous residents and causing extensive damage to exterior of the building; the battle to contain it went well into the night. less

GFD Deputy Fire Chief Tom Nixon, center, on the scene of a structure fire at the Old Greenwich Gables condominium complex at 51 Forest Avenue late Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009. The fire spread through several units ... more

GFD Deputy Fire Chief Tom Nixon assesses the scene of an active structure fire at the Old Greenwich Gables condominium complex at 51 Forest Avenue late Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009. The fire spread through several units displacing numerous residents and causing extensive damage to exterior of the building; the battle to contain it went well into the night. less

GFD Deputy Fire Chief Tom Nixon assesses the scene of an active structure fire at the Old Greenwich Gables condominium complex at 51 Forest Avenue late Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009. The fire spread through several ... more

A Firefighter changes a fellow fighter's air tank as they battle a structure fire at the Old Greenwich Gables condominium complex at 51 Forest Avenue late Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009. The fire spread through several units displacing numerous residents and causing extensive damage to exterior of the building; the battle to contain it went well into the night. less

A Firefighter changes a fellow fighter's air tank as they battle a structure fire at the Old Greenwich Gables condominium complex at 51 Forest Avenue late Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009. The fire spread through several ... more

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The scene of a structure fire at the Old Greenwich Gables condominium complex at 51 Forest Avenue late Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009. The fire spread through several units displacing numerous residents and causing extensive damage to exterior of the building; the battle to contain it went well into the night. less

The scene of a structure fire at the Old Greenwich Gables condominium complex at 51 Forest Avenue late Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009. The fire spread through several units displacing numerous residents and causing ... more

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A firefighter shouts down from a second story window on the scene of a structure fire at the Old Greenwich Gables condominium complex at 51 Forest Avenue late Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009. The fire spread through several units displacing numerous residents and causing extensive damage to exterior of the building; the battle to contain it went well into the night. less

A firefighter shouts down from a second story window on the scene of a structure fire at the Old Greenwich Gables condominium complex at 51 Forest Avenue late Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009. The fire spread through ... more

The scene of a structure fire at the Old Greenwich Gables condominium complex at 51 Forest Avenue late Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009. The fire spread through several units displacing numerous residents and causing extensive damage to exterior of the building; the battle to contain it went well into the night. less

The scene of a structure fire at the Old Greenwich Gables condominium complex at 51 Forest Avenue late Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009. The fire spread through several units displacing numerous residents and causing ... more

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Water pools on the scene of a structure fire at the Old Greenwich Gables condominium complex at 51 Forest Avenue late Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009. The fire spread through several units displacing numerous residents and causing extensive damage to exterior of the building; the battle to contain it went well into the night. less

Water pools on the scene of a structure fire at the Old Greenwich Gables condominium complex at 51 Forest Avenue late Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009. The fire spread through several units displacing numerous residents ... more

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Firefighters battle a structure fire from the rooftop at the Old Greenwich Gables condominium complex at 51 Forest Avenue late Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009. The fire spread through several units displacing numerous residents and causing extensive damage to exterior of the building; the battle to contain it went well into the night. less

Firefighters battle a structure fire from the rooftop at the Old Greenwich Gables condominium complex at 51 Forest Avenue late Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009. The fire spread through several units displacing numerous ... more

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Greenwich Fire Chief Pete Siecienski exits the building as firefighters battle a structure fire at the Old Greenwich Gables condominium complex at 51 Forest Avenue late Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009. The fire spread through several units displacing numerous residents and causing extensive damage to exterior of the building; the battle to contain it went well into the night. less

Greenwich Fire Chief Pete Siecienski exits the building as firefighters battle a structure fire at the Old Greenwich Gables condominium complex at 51 Forest Avenue late Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009. The fire spread ... more

Smoke billows from the building as GFD Deputy Fire Chief Tom Nixon, left, and Chief Pete Siecienski assess the scene of an active structure fire at the Old Greenwich Gables condominium complex at 51 Forest Avenue late Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009. The fire spread through several units displacing numerous residents and causing extensive damage to exterior of the building; the battle to contain it went well into the night. less

Smoke billows from the building as GFD Deputy Fire Chief Tom Nixon, left, and Chief Pete Siecienski assess the scene of an active structure fire at the Old Greenwich Gables condominium complex at 51 Forest ... more

Fire trucks line the street during a structure fire at the Old Greenwich Gables condominium complex at 51 Forest Ave. Dec. 1, 2009. The fire spread through several units, displacing numerous residents and causing extensive damage. less

Fire trucks line the street during a structure fire at the Old Greenwich Gables condominium complex at 51 Forest Ave. Dec. 1, 2009. The fire spread through several units, displacing numerous residents and ... more

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A firefighter wades through pools of water on the scene of a structure fire at the Old Greenwich Gables condominium complex at 51 Forest Ave. Dec. 1, 2009. The fire spread through several units displacing numerous residents and causing extensive damage. less

A firefighter wades through pools of water on the scene of a structure fire at the Old Greenwich Gables condominium complex at 51 Forest Ave. Dec. 1, 2009. The fire spread through several units displacing ... more

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Firefighters on the roof of the Old Greenwich Gables condominium complex at 51 Forest Ave., which was struck by a fire Dec. 1, 2009. The fire spread through several units, displacing numerous residents and causing extensive damage. less

Firefighters on the roof of the Old Greenwich Gables condominium complex at 51 Forest Ave., which was struck by a fire Dec. 1, 2009. The fire spread through several units, displacing numerous residents and ... more

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A firefighter battles a structure fire on the rooftop of the Old Greenwich Gables condominium complex at 51 Forest Ave. Dec. 1, 2009. The fire spread through several units, displacing numerous residents and causing extensive damage. less

A firefighter battles a structure fire on the rooftop of the Old Greenwich Gables condominium complex at 51 Forest Ave. Dec. 1, 2009. The fire spread through several units, displacing numerous residents and ... more

Photo: File Photo

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The scene of a structure fire at the Old Greenwich Gables condominium complex at 51 Forest Ave. Dec. 1, 2009. The fire spread through several units, displacing numerous residents and causing extensive damage.

The scene of a structure fire at the Old Greenwich Gables condominium complex at 51 Forest Ave. Dec. 1, 2009. The fire spread through several units, displacing numerous residents and causing extensive damage.

Photo: File Photo

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Firetrucks line the street during a structure fire at the Old Greenwich Gables condominium complex at 51 Forest Avenue late Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009. The fire spread through several units displacing numerous residents and causing extensive damage to exterior of the building; the battle to contain it went well into the night. less

Firetrucks line the street during a structure fire at the Old Greenwich Gables condominium complex at 51 Forest Avenue late Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009. The fire spread through several units displacing numerous ... more